Dr. Christopher Stutz, MD
Dallas, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stutz, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Christopher Stutz, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. Dr. Stutz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stutz’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stutz’s office at (214) 559-5000.
Where did Dr. Stutz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Washington University Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Stutz speak?
Dr. Stutz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Stutz treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Stutz diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stutz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Injury from Birth
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Childbirth Problems
- Erb's palsy
- Newborn arm nerve injury
- Shoulder nerve damage from birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- P143: Other brachial plexus birth injuries
Also known as:
- Arm and Shoulder Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital upper limb malformation
- Shoulder girdle defect
- Arm and shoulder anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q740: Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
- M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Hand Malformation
- Finger Birth Defect
- Baby Hand Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
- Extra Thumb
- Birth Defects
- Accessory Thumb
- Duplicated Thumb
- Polydactyly of Thumb
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q691: Accessory thumb(s)
Also known as:
- Other Musculoskeletal Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Bone Deformity
- Congenital Muscle Deformity
- Birth Defect of Bones or Muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q688: Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities
Also known as:
- Stiff Left Hand
- Stiffness in Right Hand
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Left hand rigidity
- Limited left hand movement
- Left hand immobility
- Stiff Right Hand
- Limited Right Hand Movement
- Right Hand Rigidity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25642: Stiffness of left hand, not elsewhere classified
- M25641: Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas
- Birth Defects
- Hereditary multiple osteochondromas
- Multiple Congenital Exostoses
- HME
- Bone Spurs
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q786: Multiple congenital exostoses
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Wrist
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Wrist Ache
- Left Wrist Discomfort
- Sore Left Wrist
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25532: Pain in left wrist
Also known as:
- Extra Finger(s)
- Birth Defects
- Polydactyly
- Supernumerary Digit
- Accessory Digit
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q690: Accessory finger(s)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Hand and Wrist Injury
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Finger Injury
- Wrist Sprain
- Hand Trauma
- Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Elbow Pain
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right elbow
- Sore right elbow
- Right elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25521: Pain in right elbow
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
- Lump on Left Wrist
- Left Wrist Ganglion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67432: Ganglion, left wrist
What procedures does Dr. Stutz perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Stutz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stutz. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Webbed Finger Repair with Skin Grafts
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Complex Webbed Finger Repair
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Syndactyly Correction
- Finger Separation Surgery
- Web Finger Reconstruction
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Phalanx Osteotomy
- Finger Bone Cut
- Finger Deformity Correction
- Syndactyly Repair
- Webbed Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26561: Repair of syndactyly (web finger) each web space; with skin flaps and grafts
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26567: Osteotomy; phalanx of finger, each
- 26562: Repair of syndactyly (web finger) each web space; complex (eg, involving bone, nails)
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Finger Cast Application
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Finger splinting
- Hand cast for finger contracture
- Finger immobilization
- Broken finger cast
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29086: Application, cast; finger (eg, contracture)
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
- Extra Finger or Toe Reconstruction
- Polydactyly Repair
- Digit Reconstruction Surgery
- Extra Digit Removal and Reshaping
- Congenital Hand/Foot Anomaly Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26587: Reconstruction of polydactylous digit, soft tissue and bone
Also known as:
- Shoulder Dislocation Realignment with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Closed Reduction of Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Relocation Under Anesthesia
- Manipulative Shoulder Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23655: Closed treatment of shoulder dislocation, with manipulation; requiring anesthesia
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
CPT Codes:
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
- Articular Fracture Repair Hand
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
- Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Open Humerus Fracture Repair (Elbow Area)
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Humeral Epicondyle Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
- 24575: Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
- Radius Bone Cut (Lower Forearm)
- Radius Shortening Osteotomy
- Ulna Shortening Procedure
- Forearm Bone Reshaping
- Distal Radius Osteotomy
- Radius Bone Shortening/Lengthening
CPT Codes:
- 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
- 25350: Osteotomy, radius; distal third
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Polydactyly Toe Reconstruction
- Extra toe removal
- Toe duplication surgery
- Polydactyly repair
- Foot deformity correction
CPT Codes:
- 28344: Reconstruction, toe(s); polydactyly
Also known as:
- Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
- Navicular bone repair
- Wrist bone fusion
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)
Also known as:
- Tendon Lengthening in Upper Arm or Elbow
- Arm Tendon Surgery
- Elbow Tendon Release
- Upper Arm Tendon Lengthening
- Tendon Extension Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 24305: Tendon lengthening, upper arm or elbow, each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Finger Bone Tumor Excision
- Finger Bone Cyst Curettage
- Remove Finger Bone Growth
CPT Codes:
- 26210: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of proximal, middle, or distal phalanx of finger;
Also known as:
- Forearm Bone Growth Stoppage Surgery
- Epiphysiodesis
- Growth plate arrest
- Distal radius epiphysiodesis
- Ulna growth plate stapling
CPT Codes:
- 25450: Epiphyseal Arrest By Epiphysiodesis Or Stapling; Distal Radius Or Ulna
Also known as:
- Shoulder or Upper Arm Muscle Transfer
- Arm Muscle Transplant
- Shoulder Muscle Reconstruction
- Muscle Relocation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23395: Muscle transfer, any type, shoulder or upper arm; single
Also known as:
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Humeral Condyle Fracture
- Elbow fracture surgery
- Humeral condyle fixation
- Open reduction internal fixation elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24579: Open treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Finger Ligament Repair
- Collateral ligament repair (finger)
- MP joint ligament repair
- Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Finger Tendon Repair (Without Graft)
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Digital Tendon Advancement
CPT Codes:
- 26350: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, not in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary or secondary without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
- Navicular bone fracture repair
- Wrist bone fixation
CPT Codes:
- 25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed
Also known as:
- Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Elbow Scope with Cleaning
- Surgical Elbow Debridement
- Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
CPT Codes:
- 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Complex Nerve Repair
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Nerve Release Surgery (Microscope)
- Digital Nerve Neuroma Removal
- Nerve Transposition Surgery
- Nerve Mobilization and Suture
- Advanced Nerve Suture
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Internal Neurolysis
- Microscopic Nerve Release
- Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Finger Nerve Tumor Excision
- Toe Nerve Tumor Removal
- Neuroma Excision
CPT Codes:
- 64874: Suture of nerve; requiring extensive mobilization, or transposition of nerve (List separately in addition to code for nerve suture)
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64727: Internal neurolysis, requiring use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for neuroplasty) (Neuroplasty includes external neurolysis)
- 64776: Excision of neuroma; digital nerve, 1 or both, same digit
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
- Open Neuroplasty
- Peripheral Nerve Suture
- Nerve Transposition
- Limb Nerve Repair
- Brachial Plexus Neuroplasty
- Arm Nerve Surgery
- Shoulder Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified
- 64856: Suture of major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, except sciatic; including transposition
- 64713: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; brachial plexus
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Additional Major Peripheral Nerve Repair
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral nerve suture
- Nerve reattachment surgery
- Major nerve repair
- Arm nerve repair
- Leg nerve repair
CPT Codes:
- 64859: Suture of each additional major peripheral nerve (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64857: Suture of major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, except sciatic; without transposition
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
Does Dr. Stutz accept my insurance?
Dr. Stutz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 559-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stutz accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Stutz in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Healthfirst
Inland Empire
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stutz's office located?
What is Dr. Stutz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407903297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stutz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stutz
What is Dr. Christopher Stutz's specialty?
Dr. Stutz is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Dallas, TX. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Stutz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Stutz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stutz is affiliated with Texas Health Denton which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Stutz accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Stutz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Stutz offer online booking?
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